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Chia seeds have been dubbed the "superfood of the 21st century" and Chia Bia have produced a fantastic range of products based on it.Add 15g of this milled chia seed to your morning cereal, drinks, salads or even your favourite recipe to help maintain a balanced diet. You'll be giving yourself a healthy blast of omega-3,fibre, protein and antioxidants!For more info on the nutritional properties of chia check out product features below.

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What are Chia Seeds?

Chia is a nutrient powerhouse, high in Omega 3, protein, fibre and antioxidants.The seeds comes from a plant known as Salvia hispanica, a species of flowering plant in the mint family that is native to Mexico and South America. It is these tasteless seeds that are cultivated for commercial purposes as the benefits of adding them to your diet are so numerous.All Chia bia seeds are sourced and approved by Dr Wayne Coates who is the world's foremost Chia expert. All Chia bia Seed are naturally:

Gluten Free Trans Fat Free Non GMO

Pesticide Free Sugar Free

Some properties of Chia bia

Little or no tasteThe seeds are to tiny that they are easy to add to all the f oods you already enjoy and although some detect a slight nuttiness, most people agree they have no taste.Long Shelf LifeChia has a chelf life of up to 3 years as the natural antioxidants found in Chia prevent the precious nutrients from going rancid and keep the seeds fresh.HydrophilicChia absorbs up to 10 times its weight in water. As well as keeping you hydrated for longer it helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer too.Natural antioxidantsMost other seeds that have similar OMEGA 3 lefels to Chia completely lack natural antioxidants but Chia is full of them!Easily absorbed into the bodyChia has a soft outer shell which means that the body can easily break down the shell and readily absorb its nutrients.No need to grindChia's soft shell means that the seeds don't need to be ground down like flax. When we eat Chia seeds whole our bodies can digest its soft shell and readily absorb its nutrients.Slow carbohydrate to blood sugar conversion rate.Chia gels in the stomach forming a physical barrier slowing down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugars. This diminishes the sugar peaks and troughs that we can all experience, and helps people with type 2 diabetes to manage their condition naturally.

Why use Chia bia?

Heart HealthChia is the highest known vegetarian source of Omega 3, which is great for keeping your heart healthy. Adding Chia to your diet has been shown to help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Digestive DisordersChia is hydrophilic, meaning that the seeds can absorb up to 10 times their weight in liquid, which helps improve digestion and reduce the symptoms of IBS, heartburn and indigestion.Diabetes/Blood Sugar LevelsChia has a slow sugar to carbohydrate conversion rate, which helps to balance blood sugar levels naturally.Increased Energy Levels Thanks to its hydrophilic properties and slow energy conversion rate, Chia helps to increase energy levels and prolong endurance.In Christopher McDougall's book Born To Run he has this to say about Chia ;"If you had to pick just one desert island food, you couldn't do much better than Chia, at least if you were interested in building muscle, lowering cholesterol, and reducing your risk of heart disease, after a few months on the Chia diet, you could probably swim home"Joint Pain or Arthritis Chia is a natural anti-inflammatory and can be used to help relieve joint pain, arthritis or pain caused by old injuries.Improve Memory and ConcentrationChia's high levels of Omega 3 help improve memory and concentration.Lose WeightChia makes you feel fuller for longer, helping you to cut down on cravings and achieve your weight loss goals.